2012-2013 South Milwaukee Performing Arts Series
Katie Armiger Thursday, October 4, 2012 7:30 pm
2012-2013 Season Sponsors Connie U’Ren and Jacky U’Ren Official Caterer of the SMPAC
Emerald City
CATERiNG LLC
Official Cleaning Services of the SMPAC: TASC Services LLC The South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 Season was supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
WELCOME Dear members of the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Community, Through an extensive Visioning and Planning process, the School District of South Milwaukee has engaged staff, students, parents, and community members in a dialogue about how to create the best possible future for our students. We revisited our mission, vision, and core beliefs, and we developed goals around four important themes: Curriculum Expectations, Character Education, Community Engagement and Cost Effectiveness. As we plan and implement activities that bring us ever closer to realizing these goals, we want to acknowledge that the SMPAC’s mission is an important part of this effort. We sincerely thank you for your participation and support! Sincerely, Dr. Rita M. Olson, Superintendent School District of South Milwaukee “Be the change you wish to see...” Gandhi
smpac staff Chad Piechocki................................................................................................................................... Director Rachel Sorce...................................................................................................................Marketing Director Alex Clark...........................................................................................................................Technical Director Jared Holloway.................................................................. House Manager & Volunteer Coordinator Joe Mader..............................................................................................................................House Manager
2012-2013 South Milwaukee Perfor ming Arts Council Pat DerHovsepian............................................................................................................................President Dal Drummer ..........................................................................................................................Vice President Janet Garcia....................................................................................................................................... Treasurer Barbara Grobschmidt...........................................................................................................Board Director Trisha St. Lawrence Urbaniak............................................................................................Board Director Karla Nimphius-Harris..........................................................................................................Board Director David Kieck..............................................................................................................................Board Director Heidi Lofy.................................................................................................................................Board Director Ed Magnuson..........................................................................................................................Board Director Carla Uphill .............................................................................................................................Board Director
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k atie ar miger biogr aphy At the ripe age of 21, Katie has accomplished more during her years as a recording artist than most people twice her age. She was just voted as Country Weekly’s #1 Hottest Bachelorette in Country Music, her video, “Best Song Ever,” was voted #1 on Great American Country’s (GAC) Top 20 Countdown for 4 weeks. She has the current #4 video on GAC for her song “Better In A Black Dress.” Her music was featured on ABC’s hot summer series, Bachelor Pad. Her single “Kiss Me Now,” the flirtatious ode to new love she co-wrote with Sarah Buxton and Blair Daly, was her second to hit the Top 40 on the Billboard Indicator Chart, while “Trail of Lies” landed in the Top 20 on Music Row, setting a record as the Highest Charting Independent Female Artist in 2009. Katie reached out to her faithful fans to choose the title for her latest release, Confessions of a Nice Girl. Confident, secure, bold, assertive, vulnerable and in-your-face could all describe the songs on the new album, as well as the artist who sings them. She released her first album when she was just 15 years old, has amassed a collection of songs on her third album that touches upon just about every emotion imaginable - love, infatuation, anger, sadness, hurt, happiness - and she is unabashedly unapologetic in showcasing her feelings, whatever form they may encompass. The new record is full of the heartfelt confessions of an assertive, hopeful and vibrant young woman. Katie wrote 9 of the 12 songs giving the world a peek into her mind. Her story is unconventional, but her music is universal. Her powerful vocals and skillful songwriting combined with her determination and passion shine through in her music. She is often compared to seasoned country vocalists like Martina McBride, Shania Twain and Sara Evans, and has performed on the road opening for well-known country music artists Kellie Pickler, Jason Aldean, Craig Morgan, Luke Bryan and LeAnn Rimes.
Proud supporter of: about nor a collins Local country-pop songwriter and singer, Nora Collins, is the 2012 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Rising Star Winner. She has performed at many local venues including Summerfest, Winterfest, Wisconsin State Fair, Shank Hall and more. Her music is heavily influenced by Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood. She recently spent time in Nashville working on her music, recording and performing.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SOUTH MILWAUKEE SCHOOL BOARD Therese C. Travia..............................................................................................................................President John E. Haslam........................................................................................................................Vice President Kathleen Molus................................................................................................................................ Treasurer Patricia Bordak...........................................................................................................................................Clerk Carol Dufek..........................................................................................................................................Member David J. Maass ....................................................................................................................................Member Joseph Weirich...................................................................................................................................Member Dr. Rita Olson....................................................................................................................... Superintendent thank you The South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center thanks the Wisconsin Arts Board for their support of this performance, Emerald City Catering for being the Official Caterer of the SMPAC, as well as TASC Services LLC for donating the cleaning services to the SMPAC. We also thank our volunteers, who give their time and support as docents, ushers, ticket sales and more. Finally, we thank our patrons, donors and the community for its support. about the smpac Mission: to enrich the community by providing creative, innovative and diverse performing arts and life-long learning experiences, as well as a professionally managed facility for community and regional organizations. Vision: to be a performing arts center that delivers outstanding and diverse performance events and services to the students, district, community and greater South Shore area. Did you Know? The South Milwaukee Performing Arts Council is the nonprofit board that supports the SMPAC through fundraising efforts and programming decisions. The Council aims to create a diverse base of financial support for the SMPAC. These funds help support the overall operating budget, artists’ fees and production costs of the annual Performing Arts Series. Ticket sales alone account for only 46% of overall operating expenses for the season. Even if we sold-out every show, we still would not be able to cover 100% of our costs - as is the case with most performing arts venues. There are three key aspects of the annual revenue that the Council supports: Annual Campaign, Sponsorships/Grants and the annual Mystery Dinner Theatre Fundraiser. Additional support like this is critical to our ongoing success and future growth as it allows us to help bring in world-class events like Cirque Le Masque, amazing artists like Alpin Hong and once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunities for our students. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Chad Piechocki, Director of the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center at cpiechocki@sdsm.k12.wi.us or at 414-766-5048. Thank you for your support of the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center. Enjoy the show! 4
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2011-2012 Annual Campaign Donors (patrons donated between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012) Muse • $2,500 & Up Anonymous Visionary • $1,000 - $2,499 Tom & Geri Bitters Tom & Janet Cook - In Memory of Eunice Hahn John & Nancy Lange Shirley Pritzlaff Stan & Trisha Urbaniak In the Spotlight • $500 - $999 Jack & Pat DerHovsepian Thomas & Anne Frederick Thomas & Janet Garcia Mr. Wesley Hellen In Memory of Gerald Jaworski Gil & Laurie Llanas Richard & Kay Lussier Northwestern Mutual Foundation* Bob & Bunny Scudder Joan & Arjuna Yelanjian Center Stage • $250 - $499 Anonymous (1) Ray & Barbara Buckley Caterpillar Foundation* Chris & Michelle Haslam Rosemary A. Hurst Heidi Lofy Rachel M. Sorce Wisconsin Energy Foundation*
In the Wings • $100 - $249 Anonymous (3) Janet L. Behling Sharon Brown Marc & Mary Gear Sylvia Gear Matt & Carole Glaske Chester & Lorraine Grobschmidt Rick & Barb Grobschmidt Virginia D. Grossman The Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc.* John E. Haslam Marvin & Sharon Hipp Patrice Kitzke Wessel Elacqua Vincent & Lois Koehler Lee & Bonita Krause Rosemary & Bruce Larkin Fritz & Connie Mahsem Bradford & Peggy McKendry Mary & Tom Meszaros Bob & Cathy Oliphant Patricia M. Pomahac South Milwaukee McDonald’s Sunrise Clothiers Richard G. Thinnes Carla Uphill Wende Warren The Windhover Foundation* Ralph P. Windler Ernest & Katherine Wunsch
Advocate - $50 - $99 Anonymous (4) Elizabeth Almon Ken & Gerda Bourgeois Nancy J. Bublitz Evelyn “Irish” Dean Dalibor Drummer In Memory of Bruce & Gwen Erickson Dorothy Hall Kathlyn Kimber Jerry & Judy Kromraj Janet Mierendorf Ken & Mary Neitzel Dave & Judy Page Chris & Marilyn Rosland David & Leslie Sadowski Supporter of SMPAC Peter & Barbara Terranova Jim Toth Beth Waschow Mary Ann Wilkes David Willms *Donation made via matching gift program.
If there is an error with your gift acknowledgement, please accept our sincere apologies. We ask that you inform us of this error so we may correct it as soon as possible.
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south milwaukee perfor ming arts center policies At the request of the artists, taking photographs or using recording devices during the performance is strictly prohibited. All sales for the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Series are final. Refunds will be given only when an event is cancelled and not rescheduled. SMPAC reserves the right to substitute comparable attractions or to change the dates of programs when compelled to do so by circumstances beyond our control. No refunds will be made in such cases. Performances are subject to change without notice. If you are unable to attend a performance, the donation of your ticket(s) to the SMPAC would be appreciated to enable resale. This is particularly appreciated for sold out events, when waiting patrons could fill vacant seats. Your contribution will be acknowledged for tax deduction purposes. Latecomer Policy: Performances start promptly at the time stated on your ticket. If you arrive late and the performance has already begun, SMPAC ushers will seat you where it will be least disruptive to the audience and performers. You may take your reserved seats after intermission if there is one. Services for patrons with disabilities: SMPAC is accessible to persons with disabilities. Please notify the Box Office when you purchase tickets if special arrangements are required. Handicap accessible seating is available. The theatre allows for nine seats to be removed for persons remaining in their wheelchairs, as well as eight seats with arm rest removed for those transferring from a wheelchair or walker to a theatre seat. Seeing Eye Dogs are allowed in the theatre. Assisted Listening Devices are available for patrons who are Hard of Hearing. Large-print programs are available upon request. Audio Description and American Sign Language Interpreted performances are available upon request and where applicable. At least two weeks notice is required to provide these services. Questions? Please call 414-766-5049. Cell phones/electronic devices: Out of respect for the artists and audience members, please turn off all electronic devices before the performances. Devices cause interference with our wireless microphones. If you need to use these devices, please exit the theatre first. Bad weather policy: SMPAC does not cancel or reschedule performances due to inclement weather, nor can we offer refunds. Smoking is not permitted on the grounds of the School District of South Milwaukee. Tickets may be purchased through the Box Office at 414-766-5049, M-F, 10-4 pm and one hour prior to performances. Order tickets online at www.southmilwaukeepac.org. Group Seating: If you would like to sit with friends, please submit your ticket orders together. South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center 901 15th Avenue, South Milwaukee, WI 53172 Call 414-766-5049 or visit www.southmilwaukeepac.org 6
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2012 - 2013 perfor ming arts series Mark your calendars for these upcoming events in the 2012-2013 South Milwaukee Performing Arts Series. Milwaukee Ballet II featuring George Balanchine’s Who Cares? Saturday, October 27, 2012 • 7:30 pm Sunday, October 28, 2012 • 2:00 pm Join the Nancy Einhorn Milwaukee Ballet II Program for a show featuring classical and contemporary repertoire including George Balanchine’s Who Cares? set to music by George Gershwin, arranged by Hershy Kay. Who Cares? premiered in 1970 and uses Gershwin’s songs not to evoke any particular era but as a way to portray an exuberance that is both broadly American and charged with the distinctive energy of Manhattan. Vienna Boys Choir Friday, November 23, 2012 • 7:30 pm No group of child musicians has won more renown than the incomparable Wiener Sängerknaben, founded by Emperor Maximilian I in 1498. Six centuries later, the famed Vienna Boys Choir continue to delight music-lovers across the globe with their purity of tone, distinctive charm and a diverse, crowd-pleasing repertoire of timeless music with a universal popular appeal that includes Austrian folk songs and waltzes, classical masterpieces, beloved pop songs, holiday favorites and medieval chant. Gifted musicians with voices of unforgettable beauty, they carry on the illustrious tradition as the world’s preeminent boy choir. Avner Eisenberg in Exceptions to Gravity Friday, January 25, 2013 • 7:30 pm Avner Eisenberg in Exceptions to Gravity is a reminder of the theatrical power that can reside in a single charismatic performer who touches the heart. A master of the art of physical comedy, Avner weaves a spell of poetic simplicity in a show of hilarious predicaments. Sybarite5: The Shuffle Effect Saturday, February 2, 2013 • 7:30 pm From the moment that their bows hit the strings, Sybarite5 engages the senses and redefines the rules. The Shuffle Effect sets a new standard in audience experience. The traditional set program list is replaced with an iPod containing the group’s repertoire. The program for the concert is determined live from the stage, as the players press shuffle on their iPod and play whatever piece shows up on the screen, so each performance is a unique event. Davell Crawford: The Genius of Ray Charles Thursday, March 14, 2013 • 7:30 pm Davell Crawford, the piano Prince of New Orleans, celebrates the genius of Ray Charles and the 50th Anniversary of his influential recording, Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music. Released in 1962, the album became a rapid critical and commercial success and many critics argue that this is Charles’ best studio album. Amid the height of the African-American civil rights struggle, the album’s combination of soul and country music bent racial barriers within popular music in the United States. Katie Armiger
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2012 - 2013 perfor ming arts series (CONT.) PEOPLE’S CHOICE Frank Ferrante in An Evening With Groucho Friday, April 26, 2013 • 7:30 pm Award-winning actor/director/playwright Frank Ferrante recreates his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx in this fast-paced 90 minutes of hilarity. The two-act comedy consists of the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs including “Hooray for Captain Spalding” and “Lydia, the Tattooed Lady.” The audience literally becomes part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in grand Groucho style. STUDENTS’ CHOICE Jason Bishop: Believing is Seeing Friday, May 17, 2013 • 7:30 pm As America’s Hottest Illusionist, Jason Bishop might have a person passing through his body one moment or make goldfish appear from nowhere the next. Featuring exclusive large illusions, award winning sleight of hand and “close-up” magic that is captured live and projected onto LCD screens for all to see, Jason Bishop has the most dynamic illusion and magic show touring the U.S. He is also the only illusionist touring the rare Double Levitation, Plasma Illusion and Op-Art.
Join our SMArt Corp! Our SMArt Corp of volunteers is a vital part of our success and growth. Please consider joining our team and experience the rewards of volunteering at the SMPAC. Contact Jared Holloway at 414-766-5049 or email jared.holloway@sdsm.k12.wi.us.
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Mark the date …
Milwaukee Ballet II Featuring George Balanchine’s
Who Cares?
October 27 at 7:30 pm and October 28 at 2:00 pm Get your tickets early for the best seats! Visit southmilwaukepac.org or call 414-766-5049 8
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